5 New Places You Must Check Out in Colorado Springs

Block out happy hour all next week - there are some killer new spots that have just popped up around the Colorado Springs area. Some of these you could even hit for lunch or as an afternoon snack. Take some vacation days from work, get a babysitter, and skip your kids school concert if that's what it takes......okay, well, we may have gone a little far, but seriously make a plan to get out and try these fantastic new options plus support small businesses at the same time.
Check out our top 5 new places (in no particular order):

Rooster's House of Ramen, Downtown Colorado Springs

1) Rooster's House of Ramen: 
Chef Mark Henry has been busy. As a former chef at Brother Luck Street Eats, he's split off to create his own success and the newest addition is filling an important void in the Colorado Springs food scene: ramen. In early May 2017 he opened Rooster's House of Ramen with fantastic success right off the bat, probably due to his reputation and foodie followers.
https://www.facebook.com/roostershouseoframen/

Pikes Peak Lemonade Company

2) Pikes Peak Lemonade Company: 
Just a block south on Tejon Street, custom lemonade is introduced as a new foodie treat, from strawberry basil to jalapeno limeade. Get your own mason jar with your first purchase and bring it back every time for a discounted refill, perfect for a hot summer day. Pikes Peak Lemonade is conveniently located just across from Acacia Park in downtown Colorado Springs.
https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakLemonade/

N3 Taphouse in the Limit District

3) N3 Taphouse:
Remember the sad day when Southside Johnny's closed in downtown Colorado Springs? Well Johnny Nolan had good reasons for that decision, and this is the best one from which we all get to benefit. Located in the Limit District between downtown Colorado Springs and Old Colorado City, Nolan took the former fire station #3 (hence the name N3) and converted it to a new westside restaurant and taphouse. Don't miss this one - this fantastic, innovative menu along with their 30 beer taps with hard-to-find brews will soon become a happy hour favorite for locals. Plus, it's the only place we know of that you can get bananas foster or licorice ice cream for dessert!
http://www.n3taphouse.com/

The Collective Social House, Colorado Springs, CO

4) The Collective: 
Opened in early March 2017, this hip social house gives diners a trendy hangout spot in a jungle of strip malls and chain restaurants. You'll find custom built tables to chill with a craft cocktail or jump up the activity level with a shuffleboard table. All your friends are going to ask if you've been there yet, so get on it.
https://www.thecollectivecos.com/

Prime 25 on South Tejon St in Colorado Springs

5) Prime25: 
Perfect for your next happy hour get together because you'll be able to try the apps and select drinks at a discounted happy hour special price! You'll pay a little more here, but the food and service are top notch. Prime 25's patio seating, two bars, private room, and dining area with unique seating options will keep you comfortable while you enjoy their first-class steaks, seafood, and cocktails.
http://www.prime25.com/


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The Cheese Grill opens in Downtown Colorado Springs

We've seen a lot of turn over in the small space at 26 E Kiowa St in downtown Colorado Springs, most recently the opening of a fresh new restaurant, the Cheese Grill.
Over the years, the space has included everything from a quaint high end dinner restaurant (Bistro De Pinto) to a very short-lived tequila bar called Salud Tequila Bar. Other tenants tried the bar theme too, like Whiskey Dicks and the Downtown Bar-n-Grill.
But the new owner at The Cheese Grill is taking a different approach with fresh cheese sandwiches, salads, and of course Mac & Cheese entrees. The setting hasn't changed much, but already the food is a huge step up from Salud Tequila Bar. Cheese Grill prices and moderate with sandwiches ranging from $6 - $11 which are served with fries. If you're looking for something on the smaller side, macaroni balls and jalapeno poppers are great options around $6 each. Our favorite part is the local, high quality food including products from Ranch Foods Direct and tap beer from Rocky Mountain Brewery.
We tried the Caprese Grilled Cheese, made with balsamic marinated tomatoes, fresh basil and whole milk mozzarella on italian bread ($7.95). Perfect light sandwich with a fresh taste, but still enough to fill you up with the side of fries. If you're still hungry, you can always indulge in a fried snickers with vanilla bean ice cream for desert ($6.25).
If you're going to dine in, make sure you hit happy hour from 3pm-6pm for $2 domestics and $3 premium beers. Otherwise, carry our and lunch delivery are available.

The Cheese Grill
26 E Kiowa St
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 633-1134
Twitter @CheeseGrillCOS
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Cheese-Grill


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